BTTS 552

 Chapter 552. Wanting her old life

Lin Qing He never felt that she could get pregnant.

Even when the old fortune-telling man seemed to have some skill last year, Lin Qing He didn't take it to heart.

After all the ligation was done. The chance of getting pregnant again was very small, almost negligible.

However, she was pregnant.

It was the next morning when she pulled Zhou Qing Bai with her to check together. The length was very short. She probably got pregnant during the two or three days of the New Year.

Still, it was undeniable that she was pregnant.

When Lin Qing He saw the report, she was stunned despite being mentally prepared.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, who was next to her. The smile on his mouth never went down since she told him about getting health check when he brushed his teeth in the morning.

It was even worse now. He walked to a corner by himself and laughed there. Laughed alone there.

Lin Qing He looked at him laughing with no expression on her face. After the laugh, he came to support her.

Lin Qing He was like the Empress Dowager, getting supported out by Xiao Bai-zi. They got in the car and went home.

It was only when Lin Qing He was supported into the house by Zhou Qing Bai did she recovered. She stared at Zhou Qing Bai, "What to do now?"

"Give birth!" Zhou Qing Bai had only one answer.

What he dreamed of came true. From the first day of the new year to the third day of the new year, he had dreamed of a daughter continuously. It was white and round. Simply a little angel in the human world.

He had a hunch at that time and felt that she was coming. Look, she really came.

"If I birth it, what about my job?" Lin Qing He said.

She definitely can't do her job anymore. Of course, it was fine in the first half of this year. In the second half of the year, her pregnancy would be obvious.

Because of over-birthing, the job could not be kept. The school would definitely not keep her in accordance with the regulations.

She might be employed again in the future, but right now she should shelter from the limelight At this time, the family planning was still very strict.

"No rush. Once the weather gets warmer, let's go to live in Hai City." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Go to Hai City to give birth?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise.

"Can't? We bought properties here in the capital city. And not yet in Hai City. Wouldn't it be perfect to go there?" Zhou Qing Bai responded.

As for here, there was nothing to worry about. Their two sons were here. At most, the dumpling shop can be closed. Nothing was as important as his decade-or-so-desired daughter.

"Going unfamiliar place with no one we know." Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. Even go to Hai City to give birth? This was too exaggerated.

"Don't be afraid. I am here." Zhou Qing Bai assured.

Lin Qing He took a look at him. She felt that he was pumped up. Completely different from his normal tepid personally. He was currently calling the wind rain.

"Act normal and we can still birth the baby here. Our family can afford to pay the fine. We don't have to worry about not being able to get her a household registration." Lin Qing He said.

"No. We'll be captured." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Lin Qing He sighed: "Look at you. You want to toss around rather than having good days."

In fact, if conditions permit, it was great to have more children. As long as it was educated well, it will be a tall young lad or slender lady after more than ten or so years. The whole family gathers together on New Year’s Day. How wonderful is that?

Lin Qing He understood the logic. She touched her stomach. She didn't feel anything at the moment. If she was really heartless, she could not have it.

In the near-future, she was going to be a grandmother and unexpectedly she could birth their youngest daughter.

"It'll be hard on you, Wife. Just this one. This is our destiny. You brought the daughter over. Even if you want to stop it, you can't." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.

Lin Qing He didn't believe the old fortune-teller's words, while Zhou Qing Bai was convinced. After all his wife, a delicate woman from later generations, came and became his wife. Such bizarre event had happened. So how can it be impossible?

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. Zhou Qing Bai smiled and peeled oranges for her. Lin Qing He ate the oranges as she spoke, "I'm not mentally prepared yet."

She had always felt wouldn't get pregnant and now she suddenly was. She was truly caught off guard.

"No need to prepare. With our family's current conditions, you just need to birth. Leave the rest to me." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

How many years had he prepared for being a full-time dad? It didn't matter if his wife wasn't mentally prepared. As long as he was, it was enough!

Lin Qing He snacked on an orange and an apple. Then she planned to go to bed.

"Wife, do you want to quit your job this year?" Zhou Qing Bai whispered.

"Off to one side!" Lin Qing He disgruntledly responded.

Quit work? That was impossible. She still wanted to go to work!

Lin Qing He started to sleep. Maybe because of her pregnancy, she fell asleep soon.

Zhou Qing Bai watched for a while. Then he turned around and went to his parents' to report the good news.

Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and Zhou Xiao Mei were there. Su Da Lin was at the bun shop, not at home. So he didn't hear this first-hand thunder-like news.

"Really pregnant? I thought Fourth Brother was joking!" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

"If this is a girl, then you will be complete, old Fourth." Mother Zhou was overjoyed and merrily remarked.

Father Zhou frowned: "Da Wa and the boys are already this big. Fourth's wife has a job..."

It was rare that Father Zhou had the same opinion as Lin Qing He. He felt that there was really no need to have this one.

"What are you talking about?!" Mother Zhou uttered. "Dislike having so many? It's not that they can't afford it. Old Fourth's conditions are great. They can nurture another college student in the future. You dislike having so many college students?"

"Isn't Da Wa and the boys all grown up?" Father Zhou said.

"It's easier since they are grown up. Just take care of this one is enough. The older ones can help take care of it," Mother Zhou refuted.

"Now that she have it, then definitely keep it. What will happen to Fourth Sister-in-law's work?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her fourth brother.

"Continue to teach in the first half of the year and stop teaching in the second half." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"How tiring will that be?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Your fourth sister-in-law said it yourself." Zhou Qing Bai replied. In fact, according to his intention, it would be better for her to nurture the baby at home. However, he didn't dare to say it. His wife would get anxious with him.

Lin Qing He really planned to continue working again, but the conditions didn't allow it.

Maybe due to yesterday's chicken soup and mutton dumplings being a little greasy, her appetite started to become bad. She vomited every now and then.

Before the semester start, Lin Qing He's state became worst. She was vomiting endlessly once she got up in the morning. Zhou Qing Bai had to rub her back and coax her.

As for Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi, they all woken up.

"Mom, feel better?" Zhou Gui Lai said. He had poured a warm water for her.

"Wanting my old life." Lin Qing He accepted the water and gargle a bit. Only then, she drank the rest and felt a whole lot better.

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BTTS 551

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 Chapter 551. His daughter about to come

He had a feeling that his daughter was about to come. He had dreamed about her twice this New Year.

Otherwise, why would he forewarn Father Zhou and Mother Zhou that day?

Lin Qing He didn't want to talk.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "It seems that this month's period haven't arrived yet?"

He was more mindful of this than Lin Qing He herself. Tracking it every month. When it was occasionally late by a day or two, he will be on its tail.

Lin Qing He calmly stated: "I was late for two-three days last time."

She neither had cravings nor did she feel sleepy. She was only one day late. How could she be pregnant!

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. Just touched his wife's belly. He looked forward to his daughter's early arrival.

Now that the family conditions were so good, his little daughter will definitely be able to live a good life when she comes. Of course, the most important thing was that his wife will get older as time go on. He will have to worry about it.

Because she was thirty-nine, she will entry her forty mark next year.

"Join me and exercise more." Zhou Qing Bai earnestly urged.

"Isn't the exercise in bed last night enough?" Lin Qing He replied.

Don't know what was going on with him these past few days. He was very energetic, like a youth.

Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and stated, "It's good to exercise more."

"I don't want to move." Lin Qing He lazily uttered. On such cold days, where can they go for exercise? Why not stay at home, watch TV, and eat fruit instead: "Peel me an orange."

Zhou Qing Bai peeled an orange for her to eat. Lin Qing He demolished it and became drowsy.

"What time is this?" Lin Qing He yawned.

"Tired?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Try and mess with me again tonight." Lin Qing He glared at him. Afterward she got up and return to the room to sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai in and hugged his wife to sleep, Lin Qing He let him be.

In the blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth of the first lunar month. During the Lantern Festival, the south would eat glutinous balls and the north would eat dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai gifted a lot. To Old Weng's side, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni came directly over to eat it.

Mother Weng came to look for Lin Qing He at noon.

"Qing He, how's Si Ni reaction?" Mother Weng asked.

Lin Qing He laughed and said, "They only dated for a few days? Don't worry, take it one step at a time."

Mother Weng spoke: "You know that Guo Dong's age. I hope that he will marry a wife sooner. After eating the Lantern Festival dumplings today, he will move out tomorrow to live alone."

"I didn't ask Si Ni. What's Guo Dong's attitude?" Lin Qing He responded.

"Now he diligently finds Si Ni. I heard that he had play chess with your father-in-law." Mother Weng said.

Lin Qing He kept note in her heart and smilingly stated: "I haven't went over for a while, so I don't know about this. Wait for me to go over and ask that girl."

Mother Weng replied: "Then I'll trouble you. I will definitely pack you a big red envelope then."

"Okay, I'll take it." Lin Qing He burst into chuckle and chatted Mother Weng about the shop. As soon as Mother Weng chatted about this, she was full of complaints: "I'm so mad. You don't know. We went over yesterday to rent the shop. The landlord increased it by one yuan. We had already come into agreement before!"

"If the business is good, then no need to care about this yuan. However, the landlord's attitude is bad, casually increasing. If your business is up and running and he come make trouble? How unpleasant would that be?" Lin Qing He remarked.

"That's what I said. I don't want to rent it anymore, but that shop is the best one in the area." Mother Weng said.

Right now, the shop was about to open and the shop had yet to settled.

"There won't be so much matter when you buy it. Anyway, you won't lose money. Wang Yuan had invited two designers from our school to design. The clothes are all pretty." Lin Qing He said.

How many people had been cheated by the landlord in future generations? If the tenants’ business was good, they can increase the rent at will. Simply bullying the outsiders and increase all kinds of things. One moment, the water, the next was electricity. Most of them were this kind of deception and wealthy-slaughter.

Therefore, Lin Qing He suggested to buy it directly from the beginning. If they do it well now, they wouldn't suffer any loss.

"I think it should be like that. Just afraid that even if it is bought, it will be more expensive than before. All prices have increased this year." Mother Weng responded.

Prices had indeed risen by a large margin this year. At the end of last year, a jin of pork had risen from one yuan and three to four dime to more than one yuan and seven dimes.

Many people have started to work. After the salary reform in the new year, wages had increased to varying degrees. The wages of ordinary working-class workers range from 60 to 80. Above them was naturally more. It depended on the workplace. Like Weng Guo Dong's salary. This year, it had reached 120. Including subsidies or something, it was more than 130.

Though the wages had risen, the goods' price had risen in the same way. This year's property naturally followed. So further more need not to be said.

"If you want to buy it, do it as soon as possible. Last year, I suggested that you buy it. Maybe it will increase in the future. Forget it if you don't do business. If you do business, you got to buy a shop." Lin Qing He said.

When Mother Weng went back, she went to discuss this matter with Father Weng. Father Weng was helpless. But seeing his wife's firmness, he went over to find the landlord.

The price was 200 yuan more than that at the end of last year. Father Weng had always been a good-tempered man, but this made his expression ugly.

Two hundred yuan wasn't a small amount of money. About one month or so of his salary. It was only so long and it became this much?

However Mother Weng wanted this shop. Although Father Weng was unhappy, the deal was finally made. It was transferred on the same day.

Lin Qing He didn't get involve in this. Mother Zhou killed a chicken. She left one to stew in soup at their side and got Zhou Si Ni to bring the other half over here.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to stew it. Then she asked about Zhou Si Ni and Weng Guo Ddong.

"Just dating." Zhou Si Ni said. Once that young master thinks she isn't good, then he won't come again.

Lin Qing He took a look at this niece. Why did she feel that she didn't put her heart into it? She didn't intend to say more. If they have the fate, they can be together. If they don't, what's the point of forcing it.

Zhou Si Ni didn't stay too long. Minding the twins still needed her help. She planned to help take care of them until March in spring. When that time comes, she will come to work. The children will be handed over to her sister.

Zhou Qing Bai stewed chicken soup and then gave his wife a bowl of dumplings with chicken soup.

Lin Qing He didn't felt something wasn't right after eating dumplings. It felt too greasy. She uttered, "Chicken soup and mutton dumplings. I can't eat it down."

"I scrape off the oil." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He ate a bowl and then stopped eating. She hurriedly grabbed an orange to cleanse her palate. She didn't think  too much.

But when she went to bed at night, she remembered with hindsight. Why hadn't this month's period come yet?

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BTTS 550

Chapter 550. Completely nothing to do?

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sat for a while after eating. Then they went back.

Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia out for a tryst under the loving eyes of Mother Weng.

Then with a turn of head, Mother Weng told her eldest son about old Zhou Family giving the go ahead.

"Tomorrow, go and find Si Ni for a stroll. I heard from your aunt Lin that she won't have much time to go out with you once her second sister’s babies are brought back as she will help take care of them. So make use of your time, understand?" Mother Weng instructed.

There was no change Weng Guo Dong's behavior. He said, "Then what should I bring over when I visit tomorrow?"

"Carry a net bag of apples. Eat apples during the New Year. Wishing safety and peace." Mother Weng responded.

After all, it just the beginning. No need to gift something pricey. Once they officially visit in the future, they should bring whatever gifts that was required.

Weng Guo Dong acknowledged it.

"When you date, talk it seriously. Don't drag out something, okay? You know what Si Ni is like. If you marry her back, you will have three meals a day in the future. If not, you deserve to eat in the cafeteria all your life." Mother Weng warned when she saw his carefree attitude.

Weng Guo Dong felt helpless. Didn't he say he understood.

So under everyone's approval, Weng Guo Dong dated Zhou Si Ni.

Zhou Si Ni was extremely calm. Which gained Weng Guo Dong's appreciation. Mother Weng witnessed him diligently go every day and her face was full of smiles.

And in this blink of an eye, it was the seventh.

Today, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were going catch their ride. Lin Qing He, who normally slept in. got up early and went to send him off at the train station with Zhou Qing Bai and his sons.

"If you are free, you have to come back. When outside, pay more attention to safety. Also, you have to take care of Mei Jia for me." Lin Qing He reminded.

"I know. I remember everything. Mom, don't worry." Zhou Kai replied.

The nagging went on until it was almost time. Only then, he and Weng Mei Jia hopped on the carriage with their cloth bag.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove home with their second and third.

"Now that Sister Mei Jia is taking care of Eldest Brother, you rest assured Mom." Zhou Xuan said.

"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai nodded. The two brothers were pleased with Weng Mei Jia as their future sister-in-law. She was beautiful, gentle, and generous. She was nurse too. So she can definitely take care of others.

"Mom, the most important thing for you now is to hurry up and work hard with my dad. We won't call. That way, when Eldest Brother comes back, you will have a big belly to scare him!" Zhou Gui Lai suggested.

"Off to one side, stinky brat." Lin Qing He snorted coldly.

Zhou Er Ni originally planned to come back on the fifth as she wasn't used to getting along with Mother Wang and the others.

However, because Father Wang and Mother Wang both loved the twins, they stayed until the tenth rather than the originally planned date.

Only when she came back did she know that her sister was dating.

When she personally saw Weng Guo Dong, there was nothing to complain. Wang Yuan chatted with Weng Guo Dong and thought he was a decent guy.

Wang Yuan drove Zhou Er Ni and the twins over to this side for a visit.

"It's cold. No need to come over here." Lin Qing He welcomed them in and spoke.

"We must come over. I have been eyeing on the good tea Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle brought back from outside." Wang Yuan jollily said.

Zhou Qing Bai took the twin sister into his arms. She was currently awake this time. Playing with her eyes open. She looked super cute.

Lin Qing He smiled and responded: "That's not a problem. If you want the tea biscuit, take a few pieces back later. There are tea blocks, I'll give you one."

"You bought so much?" Wang Yuan uttered.

"I'm still pondering about opening a tea shop this year." Lin Qing He said.

This wasn't a joke. She really did have plans in this regard. As opening a wine shop or not, they'll discuss in the future. Since they already opened a cigarette shop, it wasn’t too much to open a tea shop, right?

The profits of tobacco, alcohol and tea were notoriously high.

"Fourth Aunt, you got a business brain." Wang Yuan couldn't help but remark.

Lin Qing He smiled: "This doesn't count as business brain. It's better to do at this time. When we buy it to drink it, it is still buying. Buying it back and open a shop isn't a bad idea."

While drinking it, they can do business on the way. It can work.

"From then on, we will have to be regulars at the tea shop. Our family loves tea. Give me a discount when the time comes." Wang Yuan merrily spoke.

"Alright, give Boss Wang a 9.9% discount." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Gui Lai, who was holding the twin younger brother, was ecstatic. Lin Qing He lectured him: "Laugh quieter. Don't scare him."

"How can he get scared so easily, mom? Don't judge by his young age. He will grow up into sturdy guy." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Zhou Er Ni asked about her sister's matter.

"It was your aunt Weng who brought this matter up. She said it a long time ago. I didn't agree. But after a few more times, I budged and let Si Ni to give it a go. Have you seen him?" Lin Qing He asked.

"We have." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

"Just a little older." Wang Yuan commented. As for the rest, Wang Yuan didn't think there was any problem. His speech was unordinary. What's more, he retired from the force. Not the kind with bad temperament. He appeared upright.

"He is, but it's not a problem. It mainly depended on the two of them." Lin Qing He said.

This topic didn't continue. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni stayed for dinner in the evening and left after eating.

Lin Qing He became free. The new semester started a little later this year. It was about ten days away, on the 20th of January.

Lin Qing He contemplated, should they go out to check the tea at the tea shop in the south? Ten days was enough.

"Nothing waiting until summer vacation?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Then what do you plan for these ten days?" Lin Qing He responded. She didn't know when she became a person who can't remain idle.

"Soak in the hot springs and burn incense in the temple. I heard that an ice rink being built in the suburbs this year." Zhou Qing Bai suggested.

"There's a skating rink? Who said it?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"A person who came to eat dumplings." Zhou Qing Bai answered: "But can't go this year. At the soonest, it'll ready around the end of the year."

Lin Qing He felt that there were more and more entertainment projects nowadays. The swimming pool, hot springs, and even the ice skating rink were coming out one after another.

Of course, there were discos and dance halls, which were quite a lot. Lin Qing He wasn't interested in going though. The children were also forbidden to go. It was too messy.

Lin Qing He knew that it wasn't a good time to go to the tea shop. Wait until the summer vacation and it'll be perfect time.

So she stayed idle at home. Every few days, they went to soak in the hot springs. Enjoying retirement life early.

Zhou Qing Bai left the dumpling shop to Second's care. As for Third, he grabbed his camera and wandered off somewhere with his two classmates.

"When the two of us retire in the future, it'll be like this?" Lin Qing He remarked. Completely nothing to do at all?

"It won't be like this once our daughter is born." Zhou Qing Bai put his arms around her and placed his hands on her stomach.

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AKIT7 18

 Chapter 18

In the village, there was favus-riddled guy called Gou Sheng. He was parentless. Because he was poor and lazy, he was still a bachelor at the age of twenty-five.

Gou Sheng always liked to go to places where women gathered. Even if he can't take advantage of them, he can have an eye-feast.

When Fang Xiao Juan fell into the water, he was digging his nose as he strolled coming over to this place. Hearing the call for help, he immediately turned into a "crazy" man and rushed over. He jumped into the river with a "splash".

Fang Xiao Juan felt someone was pulling herself and immediately used her all limbs to latch onto him tightly.

"Xiao Juan, don't hug so tight!" Although the beauty in embrace was ecstasy, both of them will die here if this continued!

How could Fang Xiao Juan possibly understand this. Instead she hugged him tighter.

The women by the river looked at each other. They were all  wiggling their eyebrows.

In everyone's presence, she hugged a man! Afraid it wasn't possible for Fang Xiao Juan to not marry Gou Sheng!

Gou Sheng was happy despite the pain. He finally dragged Fang Xiao Juan ashore after so much effort.

Fang Xiao Juan's face was dark green and her head was dizzy. It wasn't until Gou Sheng hovering over with a yellow set of teeth did she found out who saved her.

Her vision went dark. Before she could breather, she immediately fainted.

Da Qiao didn't know about her mom falling into the water. At the moment, she was studying her short hand.

She fiddled with her radish-like hands and looked at it over and over again. Then she pulled up her sleeves for comparison. Afterward, she was surprised to find that her hands were really fair!

Not the left radish! The right one!

Not only had it become fairer, but it had also become so smooth!

She dared to say that even her little sister's hands weren't as fair or smooth as hers!

She started doing housework at the age of three. Sweeping the floor, cooking and washing clothes. The water was so cold especially in winter. Her hands had frostbite every time. So her hands were always rough and ugly.

But in the past two days, her hands were getting fairer and smoother every day!

What was going on here?

She sat on the door mound. Her little hands supported her chin as she pondered for a while. Then she suddenly recalled the koi jade pendant the little fish gave her.

Since that day, the koi jade pendant dropped two jade beads every day.

Every time she threw the jade beads into the water and waited for them to melt before throwing them away.

The pear tree was blooming and her hands became white and smooth. Could it be related to the jade beads?

The more she thought about it, the more she felt it was possible. She immediately went back to her room and called for the koi jade pendant to come out of her palm.

The koi jade pendant appeared in her palm. She touched the koi's eyes and whispered: "I, want, jade beads."

As soon as her voice fell, two jade beads fell out of the jade eyes.

She fetched a basin of warm water, and then threw the jade beads in. After it melted, she washed her face with the water.

After washing her face, she washed her hands. Finally, she took it outside and poured it out. But this time, she didn't water the pear tree  but the withered rose bush on the opposite side.

After she was done, she ran to get a small mirror and took a look under the sun. She felt she was a little fairer.

Qiao Zhen Jun watched the little dumpling from the window as she looked left and right in the mirror. This vanity successfully made him laugh.

Little dumpling Da Qiao heard her father's laughter. Her little cheek flushed. She shyly ran over, raised her head and asked in a babyish voice, "Dad, do you think I became fairer?"

The mirth in Qiao Zhen Jun’s mouth corner deepened. It was the first time he knew that his daughter was so vain. However, his daughter did seem to be fairer: "Fairer. Da Qiao is now a fair lady!"

This was a peculiar way of complimenting people here in the countryside. Unmarried girls who were fair were called fair lady. Those who were tanned were called tanned girl.

This was the first time for Da Qiao to called a fair lady. Her big eyes were bright like stars in the sky and her cheeks were flushed with joy. A very pretty sight!

She decided to wash her face with that water every day starting from today.

She will always be a fair lady!

Qiao Zhen Jun looked at little dumpling smiling until her eyes curved in the sun and discovered for the first time that she wasn't worst than Xiao Qiao in terms of looks.

Compared with Xiao Qiao, her facial features were more beautiful. It seems once she grows up in the future, she will surpass Xiao Qiao.

After a few days of rain, the weather became colder and colder. Xue Chuan's body was originally not in good shape. He fell ill once the weather changed.

Qiao Xiu Zhi had to take care of her son and her old spouse. She was moving non-stop. Initially, she had planned to make clothes for Da Qiao, but she hadn't had time to do it until now.

Wan Chun Ju came out of the room yawning. She saw her mother-in-law sitting in the yard making clothes. Her eyes lit up. She walked over and said, "Mom, are these clothes made for the child in my stomach?"

Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't even look at her. She straightforwardly shattered her dreams: "No. It's for Da Qiao."
Da Qiao! Why was Da Qiao again!

Hearing that it was for Da Qiao, Wan Chun Ju felt immediately uncomfortable.

She gave birth to three children for Qiao Family. What's more, one was a boy. But her mother-in-law had never made clothes for her children.

It didn't matter if the girls don't have any. After all, girls were worthless. They were raised to be another family's.

But An Ping was the only grandson of Qiao Family. Old Second Qiao was disabled and will definitely not have a son. Old Third Qiao was out driving all day. After five years of marriage, he only gave birth to a girl. One look and one can tell there won't be many children.

In other words, An Ping was probably the only hope of Qiao Family. Why didn't he get new clothes to wear, but the calamity star, Da Qiao did?

The more Wan Chun Ju thought about it, the more agitated she felt.

Qiao Xiu Zhi had her head lowered to sew the clothes. So she didn't noticing her expression. Even if she knew it, she wouldn't care.

The cloth was hers. She can make it for whomever she wants. No one can control this!

Wan Chun Ju saw that her mother-in-law ignored her. She wanted to grumble but didn't dare to. While not complaining made her feel extremely stifled: "Mom, with so much cloth, you can't use it all. How about making one for An Ping for the New Year. He got no new clothes to wear!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi finally raised her head and looked at her. Her gaze was cool: "Didn't you get a piece of cloth during the Mid-Autumn Festival? If you really feel dote your son, why don't you take it out and make it? Don't eye on my things!"

Wan Chun Ju choked to half-death by this. A breath was stuck in her chest. It couldn't get up or down. Made her retched to death!

Once Qiao Zhen Guo returned from work, she immediately filed a complaint: "Why is Mom getting more and more bad at differentiating family connection? An Ping is her grandson. Da Qiao is just a girl. How can she make one for a granddaughter while her grandson not have new clothes to wear?"

Qiao Zhen Guo looked at her strangely: "Look at what you are saying. An Ping is Mom's biological grandchild. And Da Qiao isn't?"

Wan Chun Ju felt her man's brain got a hole. Why can't he understand such a simple logic?

"But An Ping is our son. What's more, our only son. The only grandson of Qiao Family!"

She deliberately emphasized the word "only". She said it so clearly now, he should understand, right?

Qiao Zhen Guo looked at her like she was mental retarded: "You only gave birth to one son. Of course, he's the only one. Although you haven't gone to school, you are so stupid that you can't do such simple counting! Back then, I told you to attned literacy class and you don't want to. Now you know it's shameful?"

"!"

Was she discussing counting problems?

She was talking about the problem of Qiao Family treasuring granddaughter rather than grandson!

Wan Chun Ju almost couldn't breath. She was being choked to death by her own anger!

While Wan Chun Ju was half-dead from getting angered by her own man, Fang Xiao Juan was suffering.

It was December. The river was icy and chilly to the bones. With such a fall, she started to burn up that night.

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BTTS 549

 Chapter 549. So called trick

Lin Qing He saw everyone staring at her. With a wooden expression, she looked directly at Zhou Qing Bai: "What's going on?"

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you don't know that you are pregnant?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

"Why don't I know that I'm pregnant?" Lin Qing He asked the same question as she stared at Zhou Qing Bai.

"It'll happen sooner or later," Zhou Qing Bai righteously declared.

As soon as the words came out, everyone grasped the situation. So she didn't have it. He was hoping for one.

"I thought it was true. Made me happy for nothing!" Zhou Gui Lai grumbled.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Xuan were the same. Really. They thought it was real. Unexpectedly, it was fake joy in the end.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you and my fourth brother still want to have a baby? Isn't it a late too birth now?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.

Lin Qing He calmly responded: "I am thirty-nine this year. Do you think I can still give birth?"

"It's not uncommon. Many people in our village who were over forty and still birth their youngest one," Mother Zhou remarked.

"Mother, you have no objection?" Lin Qing He looked at her in surprise.

She thought that the old lady wouldn't want her to give birth.

"What objection an I have? Your current conditions are great." Mother Zhou replied.

Youngest son can afford a large truck, so how much would it cost to raise a fourth? It wasn't a big deal.

Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied. Lin Qing He rolled her eyes and spoke, "If I'm going to birth, then my job will be gone."

"If it's gone, then it's gone. Anyway, your business is doing good. You don't lack that salary." Mother Zhou responded.

Lin Qing He didn't want to talk about this and only gave Zhou Qing Bai an eye-roll

"Mom, you don't want to have a baby?" Zhou Kai asked.

Lin Qing He disgruntledly said: "You are going to get married and have children."

Zhou Kai grinned: "That's not a problem. There's no shortage of boys in our family. If there is one, try to have a little sister as much as possible?"

These words made Zhou Qing Bai give his eldest a rare good expression.

Lin Qing He expressed that she did not want to speak.

Like this, everyone could see that Zhou Qing Bai wanted one, but Lin Qing He didn't desire it as much.

Actually, it wasn't that she didn’t want it. She felt it was basically impossible to get pregnant. She was thirty-nine. If she can get pregnant now, then what was going on during the earlier years?

Treating ligation like game?

Not long later, Zhou Si Ni, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai brought out the dinner together. Still as hearty meal as ever.

The family gathered around to drink and eat food at the table.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai took Lin Qing He for a stroll. At this moment, it was very lively outside. Pretty good to go for a walk.

At home, Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei talked about Weng Guo Dong with Zhou Si Ni.

Zhou Si Ni laughed at once: "Where did this come from?"

"You don't like him?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.

"Aunt, what are you talking about? Brother Weng just sent me back. He and I don't have any thoughts on this aspect. So Grandmother, don't randomly come up things." Zhou Si Ni didn't whether to laugh or cry.

"Grandmother didn't randomly think. Your fourth aunt just came over and told me that old Weng Family is satisfied with you. The one named Weng Guo Dong, he also wants to go out and see. It's just the compatibility. Have to date to know." Mother Zhou spoke.

"It's not necessary to date. Not compatible." Zhou Si Ni didn't feel shy. Instead, she laughed and shook her head.

She had seen Weng Guo Dong before. How could he possibly be satisfied with her? Needless to say, one knew how high those young masters' demand are.

"Still got to give it a go. His parents had seen you and they are very satisfied. You and him should go out. If it's not compatible, discuss it then. Moreover, Grandmother feel his family's situation is very good." Mother Zhou urged.

"Grandmother, he won't like me." Zhou Si Ni said helplessly.

"Grandmother want to keep you in the capital. Find someone in the capital and you will be nearby. You can come over and we can see each other often. Listen to your grandmother. Go date and see. If it doesn’t work, that’s okay. Now it's more open, don't have care about it that much." Zhou Xiao Mei persuaded.

Besides, except for the second branch's Liu Ni, the rest in old Zhou family was quite proper. Dating was purely dating. No matter how out of hand, they won’t hand over a girl's most precious things before marriage. At most, it was holding hands.

So it was fine to go out.

"Don't worry. He will definitely like you. If he doesn't like a good girl like you, what kind of girl can he like? He deserve to never marry a wife then." Mother Zhou stated.

"Grandmother..."

Zhou Si Ni wanted to refuse but got interrupted by Zhou Xiao Mei: "Give it a go. Your fourth aunt thinks you can try. Don't think about it too much. If it doesn't work, let's find another. You can't pass this good opportunity without trying, right?"

Zhou Si Ni felt helpless. Under her grandmother and aunt's tag-team speech, she agreed. But she only agreed to give it a try. As for her, she won't take it to heart.

She knew the conditions of her family. It was good luck that her second sister married her second brother-in-law. She didn't have her second sister's luck.

And she had seen Weng Guo Dong. Too much of a young master. He won't fancy her. Wait until he doesn't, her grandmother won't talk about it anymore.

When Zhou Kai came back, he brought up this matter. Lin Qing He went to old Weng's house for dinner on the second. Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai came with her.

They had brought a lot of things.

Zhou Kai controlled the wooden spoon and let his old father-in-law free his hand. Weng Guo Dong went in to help. Lin Qing He discussed this matter with Mother Weng.

Mother Weng was overjoyed and said, “His holiday finished at the beginning of lunar first month. I'll tell him to take Si Ni out during this time.”

Lin Qing He responded: "If they have the fate, they will definitely be together. If they don't, then don't force him."

"I know that forced twisted melons aren't sweet. But I have to tell this old lad to put his heart into it. Actually, I don't need to say. I think he is interested." Mother Weng laughed.

After all, it was rare for her son to open his mouth and want to send Si Ni back yesterday. He must have some thoughts. Before when there were guests at home, he send them out out of politeness. After all, he was the host's side. He can't lack propriety.

However, he was the guest yesterday. He didn't need to and still went to send her.

"We all went to her sister's wedding. It is considered fate." Mother Weng grinned.

"Her sister living well now. She gave birth to dragon and phoenix twins." Lin Qing He said.

"Dragon and phoenix twins?" Mother Weng exclaimed. She didn't know about Zhou Er Ni birthing twins.

"Yes." Lin Qing He smiled in hers heart. This was what Mother Zhou told her to mention. Must fan old Weng's craving. As for when it succeed, they can discuss again whether birthing twins in the future. At that time, it's a foregone conclusion.

Besides, there was no guarantee that Zhou Si Ni can give birth to twins, right?

In simple terms, this was a trick.

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BTTS 548

Chapter 548. Fourth's wife, you have it?

After her explanation, Lin Qing He understood. So she spoke: "Mother, about this matter, there's actually a background to it."

Mother Zhou immediately became delighted when she sensed her support. She turned that her daughter said: "Look at your fourth sister-in-law. See I told you it can work. You still keep pouring cold water."

"How am I pouring cold water? Isn't it because the gap is too big?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded. She also hoped for the best for her maternal niece. But the starting point wasn't right. The differences were so obvious that one can't turn a blind eye to it.

"Always talk about the huge difference. Er Ni and Wang Yuan's are even bigger. Look how wel they are doing now. Dragon and phoenix twins were born." Mother Zhou argued.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't refute that.

Lin Qing He smiled and continue the conversation, "Mother, what do you think of Guo Dong?"

"I think he's pretty good. Looks like a down-to-earth person. Not a lady man kind. I heard he got a public career?" Mother Zhou asked.

"En. He solved Xiao Mei and Da Lin's household registration issue." Lin Qing He nodded.

Mother Zhou was very happy to hear: "He got capability."

"He's not young anymore. Twenty-eight alright." Lin Qing He pointed out what should be mentioned.

"Twenty-eight, what matters? When Da Lin married Xiao Mei, wasn't he about the same age? Look how much Da Lin dotes Xiao Mei now?" Mother Zhou responded.

It wasn't out of impulse that she thought Weng Guo Dong was wonderful. She had considered it. First of all, Weng Guo Dong's family conditions were good. His parents must be good, otherwise they can't get along with old Fourth's family.

There were also Weng Guo Dong's own conditions. A monthly salary of more than 100 yuan and a respectable public career. Truly an iron rice bowl.

The kind that he don’t have to worry about in the future.

Mother Zhou would definitely accept for her granddaughter. He was better than that grandson of old Madam Zhu from next door. A bratty, sharp-lip, monkey's cheeks youth that acted like he was superior.

Taking in the old lady's reaction, Lin Qing He understood and said: "Actually, Mei Jia's mother brought up this matter to me. She also likes Si Ni and said she wanted Si Ni to be her daughter-in-law."

Mother Zhou's eyes lit up when she heard this.

Zhou Xiao Mei was a little surprised. She glanced at Zhou Si Ni who was busy with dinner preparation with Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai in the kitchen. She hadn't notice the conversation revolving about her.

"Then why didn't you come and bring it up?" Mother Zhou asked: "This is a wonderful matter."

"Yesterday, I called Si Ni to go over. It was actually to let Guo Dong to see for himself. I planned to come over and talk about it. Judging by Guo Dong's intention, he should have a good impression of Si Ni and wants to go out with Si Ni. But in the end, whether it's successfully is another matter. I think he has very high demands for his marriage partner." Lin Qing He stated.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, are you worried that if he dates Si Ni and he won't be satisfied in the end?" Zhou Xiao Mei understood what she meant.

"Yes. Otherwise, would I stop this. He had so many blind dates. Frankly speaking, his personal qualifications are indeed faultless. There is nothing pick at on his looks, work or even family. It's just his demand is a bit high." Lin Qing He said.

"What's with so many requirements? Isn't choosing a wife through her virtue?" Mother Zhou grumbled.

"Ordinary people are like this. He's not. If not, do you think he can still remain unmarried?" Lin Qing He continued, "I'm just worried that if they dated, he's not satisfied with Si Ni and Si Ni is. Isn't this letting make Si Ni suffer?"

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. If this were the case, it would be really difficult handle.

While Mother Zhou was quite confident: "If he isn't satisfied with a like of Si Ni, what do he want? It's better to not get married for a lifetime then."

How wonderful was her granddaughter? If she was to go back to the village, wouldn't those seeking marriage level the entrance of their home.

"Fourth's wife, you can give them a response. Just say, let them date. If they aren't satisfied, discuss it then. As for your eldest sister-in-law, I will go and tell her." Mother Zhou said.

Lin Qing He responded, "Mother, if you want to agree, you have to ask Si Ni first. After dinner, ask Si Ni."

"Must ask. Maybe it's Si Ni who doesn't agree yet." Mother Zhou harrumphed.

Just now, she extremely enthusiastic. When she heard that the man wasn't sure, this old lady acted arrogant. Wasn’t that the case? Her granddaughter wasn't worthless. She is in her early twenties. The peak of a girl's life. At this age, she must be valuable.

"What's the situation?" Zhou Kai watched the whole thing go on and only now found a chance to speak now. He asked in a daze.

"What what's the situation?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Si Ni and Elder Brother." Zhou Kai sat upright and said.

"Exactly what you heard. However, it won't affect you and Mei Jia. Don't worry. You and Si Ni are cousin, separated by one branch." Lin Qing He assured.

If it was siblings, it will definitely not work. That would be exchanging relative. But if the cousins married into family, then there was no problem.

"No, I didn't mean that. I mean, why does Elder Brother want to date Si Ni?" Zhou Kai said.

"Your mother-in-law had set her eyes on Si Ni for a long time. When Si Ni just arrived, she wanted to talk about it. I didn't agree. But after bringing it up a good few times, I can't refuse her." Lin Qing He answered. She was quite sincere. So she came over to talk about it.

Zhou Kai spoke, "Then Elder Brother fancy Si Ni? How should I address Si Ni in the future?"

"Don't worry about it so much. The success isn't certain yet." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She didn't hold high hopes.

"If it succeeds, then call each other whatever want. Not a big deal." Zhou Xiao Mei was amused.

Zhou Kai sighed: "How long had I not been back now? Why is this change so great!"

"If you don't come back anymore, your sister will be born." Zhou Qing Bai threw out a bomb.

"Huh?" Zhou Kai almost jumped up. He looked directly at his mom's belly.

It wasn't just him, but also Father Zhou and old Wang, who were playing chess as they waited to eat, and Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin. Each and every one had their pumped up eyes on Lin Qing He's belly.

Lin Qing He, who suddenly became the focus of the audience: "..."

"What's up? Why is it suddenly quiet." Zhou Gui Lai peeked out of the kitchen and saw everyone staring at his mom.

"Your mom is pregnant. You are going to be elder brothers." Zhou Xiao Mei shouted.

Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened. Then he told his second brother: "Second brother, our mom is pregnant. I'm going to be an elder brother too!"

Zhou Xuan was stunned and came out quickly. Zhou Si Ni closely followed behind.

Then the whole family looked at Lin Qing He.

"Fourth's wife, you... have it again?" Mother Zhou uttered while staring at Lin Qing He.

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BTTS 547

 Chapter 547. Excellent condition means high requirement 

"Not all medical staff are angels in white. Last time I took Ya Ya over, there was a nurse who was very irritable. She was already impatient within a few sentences." Zhou Xiao Mei commented.

Mother Zhou replied: "The one Da Wa fancy is definitely good."

"Yes. Otherwise Fourth Sister-in-law wouldn't approve. How far is your progress now? Still haven't brought her over to show your grandparents?" Zhou Xiao Mei fired out.

"And your godfather too." Mother Zhou added.

"Cough, my mom is going to stew pig's stomach and chicken on the third and told her to come over and eat it. I will bring her over and sit around that day." Zhou Kai saw how interested his grandparents and god-grandfather were and said.

Now that he and Weng Mei Jia had privately engaged, he should bring her over to see them. He also need to meet with the relatives on Mei Jia's side. That way, it'll prevent people from introducing someone to Mei Jia.

He knew about it. Weng Guo Liang told him. Even though Mother Weng had blocked it, he still had to show his attitude, right?

Zhou Xiao Mei merrily remarked, "This pig's stomach and chicken is Fourth Sister-in-law's specialty. You have to eat more. Fourth Sister-in-law didn't make it until you came back."

"She always worried that I'm hungry outside and thinks of ways to nourish for me." Zhou Kai grinned.

They were all chatting when not long later a sound came in from the outside. It was Xu Sheng Qiang's voice.

The formerly jolly scene froze.

Mother Zhou's expression turned black at once: "Why is he here? Wanting to dampen things, right?"

"I'll go out and have a look." Zhou Kai said.

He came out. Xu Sheng Qiang felt particularly small in front of Zhou Kai. He didn't talk nonsense when he saw him: "I know that grandma and grandpa don't want to see me, so I won't go in. This is the new gifts I prepared for them."

He really didn't want to come over. In fact, following Zhang Mei Lian to old Zhang's house was also forced by Zhang Mei Lian. 

After all, it was next door. How can they not run in?

He didn't want to come here either. But his sister insisted that he come. Saying if he doesn't come around, what if the clothes supplies get halted occasionally?

In fact, Xu Sheng Qiang had went to find other sources, but the quality of the clothes from them was relatively average and the styles were not good. So he could only continue to get the goods from Wang Yuan.

The clothing store was very profitable. How long had it been since then? They already made more than two thousand yuans. Counting the previous savings, he and Zhang Mei Lian had more than three thousand yuan. Quite a large sum.

So even when he wasn't willing, he can only bring things over.

Zhou Kai accepted the things and said, "Then I will take them in for you."

Xu Sheng Qiang nodded and left. Zhou Kai brought things in and spoke, "Sheng Qiang brought it here."

"Who wants his things? Marrying such a nasty thing, he won't have a peaceful life in this life." Zhou Mother grumbled.

"It's New Year. Since he brought it over, then let him. Mother, don't say so much." Zhou Xiao Mei coaxed.

Mother Zhou said: "Don't talk about him. It will affect the mood. Da Wa, bring your match here. Got to have a meal here together."

"She doesn't know how to cook, so don't dislike her." Zhou Kai smiled.

"Don't know how to cook, then learn. Otherwise, what to do?" Mother Zhou was shocked and blurted out.

"That's not a problem. Da Wa can. What's more, she has a job and will be busy with work. How can she go to the streets to buy groceries and cook?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.

When she was in the county city, she still had a job. Between her and Su Da Lin, it was Su Da Lin who cooked the food. She was so exhausted from work, she didn't want to do anything and just for food. 

"But Da Wa is also busy." Mother Zhou pointed out.

"The food in our cafeteria is good. The dishes changes weekly. If we have time, we can make it by ourselves," Zhou Kai spoke.

Mother Zhou said: "How can you always eat in the cafeteria? You got open your own stove. Then you can eat whatever you want."

"There's no time, they got to work. Mother, what do you want her to do? Change person?" Zhou Xiao Mei dissuaded.

"What change? Her conditions seems great." Mother Zhou glared at her.

"Don't listen to your grandmother. Now she's old, she likes to nag. You just have to live your life well." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Mother Zhou shot her daggered eyes but didn't say anything. Instead, she talked about Si Ni.

"Si Ni girl wants to go back to the village to find a similar condition. Saying she wants to marry closer to home. I'm reluctant to let her go back." Mother Zhou muttered.

"Reluctant to let Si Ni go back? Isn't that easy to solve! Just see if there is a suitable person to marry here." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

"Suitable isn't easy to find." Mother Zhou said. It went without saying if the person was like old Zhu from next door, it would be better not to. They made it seem like her granddaughter received great blessings by dating their grandson. Off to one side then.

"Whose's family is the guy who sent Si Ni back yesterday?" Mother Zhou suddenly asked.

"Which guy?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Mother Zhou said: "Yesterday a young man rode a bicycle to send Si Ni home. I happened to go out and come across it."

The young man didn't say anything. Just nodded to her before leaving.

Zhou Xiao Mei turned to Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai told, "That's Mei Jia's eldest brother. Don't think about it, Grandmother. Excellent conditions means high requirements."

Zhou Kai always felt that Weng Guo Dong set his eyes too high. It was why he was single even until now.

"Ah. Didn't Fourth Sister-in-law seek him for household registration transfer?" Zhou Xiao Mei remembered.

"Elder Brother works in there now." Zhou Kai nodded.

Mother Zhou's eyes lit up: "That's a public career. That's great."

The young man looked upright and tall. Give one a sense of security. Don't underestimate her glance from yesterday, she read out a lot of information.

The first impression was pretty good. Now hearing he works in public office, what was there to pick at? She was overfilled with satisfaction.

"Mother, did you not hear what Da Wa said? He got high requirements." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered helplessly.

"What's the matter? Si Ni's conditions aren't bad, okay? Such a nimble and neat girl. She will go back to work with her fourth aunt next year. She also earn salary every month. Where is she bad?" Mother Zhou retorted.

Today, Si Ni was absent. She went for a stroll with Zhou Xuan, Gang Zi, and Zhou Gui Lai. Zhou Gui Lai had taken the camera out.

"How old is he? How much can he earn?" Mother Zhou questioned.

"He's twenty-eight. Not clear about the salary, but it seems to be around one hundred." Zhou Kai answered.

"That's not bad. His age isn't too old. Older is better, know how to dote," Mother Zhou remarked.

Zhou Kai held his forehead. Zhou Xiao Mei didn't plan to speak anymore. Couldn't talk sense into her mother.

So when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over to chat in the evening, Mother Zhou inquired about it before Lin Qing He could bring it up.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "Mother, how do you know Guo Dong?"

"Didn't he send Si Nni back yesterday? I just went out at that time and saw it." Mother Zhou explained.

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BTTS 546

 Chapter 546. Eldest granddaughter-in-law

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai forced their eldest brother to say if there was any new progress tonight. However, the two of them were not enough overpower their eldest brother. So they couldn't get any answer at all.

Lin Qing He came out to pour hot water and then brought it in for Zhou Qing Bai to use to wash face.

"Wife, it would be nice for us to buy more shops and factories to keep." Zhou Qing Bai opened his eyes while his wife took care of him.

"Factory as well? Those aren't cheap." Lin Qing He froze before responded in mirth.

"Hundreds of thousands should settle it." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"What a confident tone." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned. Once his wife brought the water out and return, he put his arms around his wife and went to bed.

Lin Qing He didn't nag him. If he could buy more at this time, then she would definitely not mind. The more, the better.

On New Year's Eve, the couple went to bed early.

The children outside soon went back to their rooms to sleep.

Early the next morning, it was truly New Year's Day. As well as the year of economic reform, 1985.

New year with new appearance. The family ate breakfast early in the morning and watched TV. They waited for the guests to come over for New Year's greetings.

Ma Cheng Min from next door brought Huang Xiao Liu and Ma Xiao Dan over. Lin Qing He went and invited Aunt Ma over.

She grabbed a handful of peanut and soft sweet for Aunt Ma and said: "It's New Year, Aunt. You have to come over and chat."

"Even if you didn't invite me, I would still come." Aunt Ma grinned. Just now, she was busy cleaning the pot.

"This year, Qing Bai's dumpling shop has a good business. From what I see, you can make an extra basket of steamed cake and send it over next year. What do you think, Xiao Liu?" Lin Qing He merrily directed to Huang Xiao Liu.

Although Huang Xiao Liu's son wasn't young anymore, she was still quite shy: "Alright. I'll make one more basket next year."

"The price will also increase. As the specific amount, wait until the shop open again before we set on it." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Because of having something to work on, Huang Xiao Liu was more cheerful. Although her words were little, she wasn't gloomy anymore.

Huang Xiao Liu grinned and nodded.

"Do you want to go back this year? If you want, I will be granted a few more days off, Cheng Min." Lin Qing He directed to Ma Cheng Min.

Huang Xiao Liu’s eyes lit up. Actually, Ma Cheng Min didn’t really want to go back. The conditions in the countryside were too limited. He basically had nothing to do. But seeing his wife's obvious desire to go back, he nodded. Thinking that it would be only once a year: "Then I will take three more days off."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Thank you, Teacher Lin." Huang Xiao Liu beamed.

"What is there to thank. With Cheng Min overseeing, I have it more relaxed. Oh right! Everyone will have their wages raised this year." Lin Qing He bought up.

"It's not low." Aunt Ma expressed hesitation.

"This year, prices and everything are going to rise a lot. The wages will definitely go up. Can't treat everyone badly. Everyone will increase to seventy yuan." Lin Qing He stated.

"That high?" Aunt Ma blurted out, "In this case, the burden isn't small." 

Even though prices have risen, seventy yuan was certainly a lot.

"I've considered this before coming up with decision." Lin Qing He smilingly responded and directed to Ma Cheng Min: "Cheng Min, you are the manager. You are ten yuan higher than them, so eighty yuan. On most days, it's been hard on you."

"It's what I should do." Ma Cheng Min said seriously.

"Dad, your salary has increased. You have to buy me a football." Ma Xiao Dan demanded.

"Mom will buy it for you." Huang Xiao Liu said proudly. She earned her own money.

"Alright then." Ma Xiao Dan was satisfied as long as he gets a football.

Soon Uncle Ma came over as well. Zhou Qing Bai poured him a cup of tea and said, "Uncle, have a cup of tea."

He brought it to Uncle Ma. Uncle Ma smiled and said, "Your tea is delicious."

"I bought a lot last time. Later, take a jin back with you. It's good to drink more tea when one get older." Lin Qing He spoke, "My uncle Wang and my father-in-law both like it very much."

Uncle Ma grinned, "I still got the ones I took last time."

"Tea got long shelf life. Keep it for future is fine." Lin Qing He maintained.

Old Ma Family chatted here for a long time. After a while, the other guests also came over. Ma Cheng Min and the others left to make room for others to sit.

Old Madam Xu and Li Yu Feng came together. With them was Li Yu Feng's man, who was also Chen Shan Shan's father.

They were about to become in-laws, so they dropped by. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.

Zhou Kai was the eldest, so he must stay there too. After all, it was rare for him to come back. As for the two brothers, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai, they snuck out when as soon as old Ma Family left.

One after another, many people came.

When Zhou Kai sent the guests out, he saw Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian. His gaze landed on Xu Sheng Qiang, who he hadn't seen for a long time.

Xu Sheng Qiang had a slight sense of inferiority. This big cousin's aura was too strong.

Just when he pondering whether to say hello, Zhou Kai turned around and went back.

"Go in." Zhang Mei Lian dragged him.

Nowadays, the clothing store was making money. In the first half of this year, it had made almost two thousand yuan. How much money was this?

There was no need to look at old Zhou Family's face.

Zhou Kai knew that his parents will be angry when hearing about Xu Sheng Qiang's visit to old Zhang's house. So he didn't say anything at all.

As they entertained guests at home, it became noon. The people who should come to visit have mostly left. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had lunch and then went for a nap.

Can't be helped. They were getting older and had also got up early in the morning. After greeting the guests all morning, wasn't it to rest during the afternoon.

As for Zhou Kai, he closed the door and went over to his grandparent's to give New Year's greetings.

"You have to eat here tonight. Call your parents over." Mother Zhou urged.

Old Wang was present too. He was playing chess with Father Zhou.

Zhou Kai gathered over and said, "Alright. I'll tell my parents to come here to join this table in the evening."

"I heard Er Wa mentioned that yesterday your prospective parents-in-law's family came over for family dinner?" Zhou Xiao Mei teased.

Mother Zhou immediately said: "I heard Er Wa say that the girl's conditions are particularly good. She is a college student and a nurse. Her parents and brothers all have jobs. Her parents and your parents are very close friends?"

Speaking of granddaughter-in-law, Mother Zhou became full of energy. She was a little dizzy and sleepy from her nap just now.

Zhou Kai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But after seeing his god-grandfather and his grandfather look over, he coughed and responded, "Mei Jia is wonderful."

"Then you have to treat her well. She have such a good condition, there must be a lot of people who pursue her. Being a nurse. What an excellent job? Only a good girl would study this. An angel in white!" Hearing this, Mother Zhou hurriedly said.

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BTTS 545

 Chapter 545. Wait for me two years

"I rode a bicycle over today. It happens I want to go out and feel the wind. I will send you off." Weng Guo Dong stood up and said.

"Can you do it? I saw you drank a lot of wine, Brother Guo Dong." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"That bit is nothing." Weng Guo Dong said.

"Let San Wa send me off." Zhou Si Ni smiled politely.

"It's fine. Let Guo Dong send you off. Quickly send Si Ni over. You got send her to Old Uncle and Old Aunt's side, you hear?" Mother Weng's heart held a flower shower as she said calmly.

"I know." Weng Guo Dong responded.

"Go." Lin Qing He glanced at Weng Guo Dong and then said to Zhou Si Ni.

So Zhou Si Ni nodded. Then she followed Weng Guo Dong downstairs. Weng Guo dong carried her to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"Qing He, shall we also go out for a wander?" Mother Weng couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Let's go." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Do you want to join us?" Mother Weng asked Father Weng and Zhou Qing Bai.

"You go." Father Weng didn't want to go out.

"Go out with your mother." Zhou Qing Bai directed at Eldest.

"Mei Jia, let's go out and walk together." Zhou Kai said to Weng Mei Jia.

Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and went to get her bag. Then Mother Weng, Lin Qing He, Zhou Kai, and Weng Mei Jia headed out together.

Zhou Gui Lai stayed at home. He had to create opportunities for his eldest brother.

He went to brew two glasses of honey water for Father Weng and his dad. This was a hangover cure.

Outside, Weng Mei Jia walked alongside with Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was really tall. Weng Mei Jia wasn't short but standing next to Zhou Kai, she was a very small bird.

The two of them were walking behind Mother Weng and Lin Qinghe, chatting there too.

Mother Weng and Lin Qing He left them be.

Mother Weng smiled, "It seems spring has finally for my family's slow-witted boy."

Oh, it was truly an iron tree blooming. He knew to send the girl home. Mother Weng knew her son very well. He was too upright and didn’t know tricks. If he didn’t fancy, he definitely won't open his mouth.

Lin Qing He could tell Weng Guo Dong had interest in that respect. But to be honest, this was a bit beyond Lin Qing He's expectations.

"This is simply sending Si Ni back. It's not what you are thinking." However, Lin Qing He said this.

She didn't want her niece to be hurt. If she dated with Weng Guo Dong and Weng Guo Dong become dissatisfied? Although Lin Qing He knew that dating didn't mean there was result. What if Si Ni fell in love with him?

Mother Weng persuaded: "Qing He, believe me. I understand my own son. Since he can speak out. He must have thoughts on this aspect. He isn't that kind to be unserious. If he decides to date, he will take it seriously. What's more, Si Ni that great. He will definitely be satisfied with her."

Lin Qing He smilingly said, "I know Guo Dong is good, but the gap between the two of them is really unordinarily big."

"What's the problem? Si Ni is attending night school to improve herself. What's more with our family conditions, Si Ni will have it easy to interact. You can let her give it a go with Guo Dong. All in all, it be worse than others, right?" Mother Weng tried her best to fight for her son.

"I can't decide on this. I have to ask Si Ni about it. Besides, Guo Dong is a lot older than Si Ni." Though Lin Qing He had a good relationship with Mother Weng, she had to demote Weng Guo Dong. .

This was the truth.

"I know. Guo Dong is older, so he will be doting. If Si Ni marry over in the future, he won't bully her. You can reassure with me." Mother Weng stated.

Lin Qing He smiled and then said: "Then I'll ask when the time comes."

"Ask. Guo Dong will move out next year to live by himself. If it can work out, the young couple can live their own lives." Mother Weng told: "He hold his own salary. More than 100 a month and will increase next year. Occasionally, being filial to us is enough. Don't worry about the rest. We have our own savings."

But really, if it succeeds, Lin Qing He can approve because it wasn't easy to find a perfect one. With old Weng's situation and how open-minded Mother Weng and Father Weng were, it will be quite easy to get along once she marry over.

So Lin Qing He planned to sit down and talk to Zhou Si Ni.

Mother Weng said to Zhou Kai and her daughter: "Alright, you two go to the movies or something on your own. We will go back first."

"So fast?" Weng Mei Jia responded.

"It's so cold. You young people are fine. We can't stand it." Mother Weng said.

"Take good care of Mei Jia." Lin Qing He instructed her son. Then she and Mother Weng went back.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia looked at each other. Both blushed and looked away. Now both parents basically put them together as a pair.

"Let's go," Zhou Kai gave a dry cough and spoke.

"En." Weng Mei Jia responded.

Zhou Kai walked with her and strolled to the park.

As soon as Weng Mei Jia was about to speak, she heard Zhou Kai say: "Mei Jia, don't accept those soldier hatchlings. Wait for me for two years."

Weng Mei Jia was taken aback for a moment. Immediately, she turned red. She pulled her scarf up.

"We are still a little younger now. My position is low. Wait for me to climb up a bit. We will get married then. Is that okay?" Zhou Kai asked.

Weng Mei Jia was blushing. She peeked at him and quietly agreed.

A smile appeared on Zhou Kai's face. Seeing that no one was around, he grasped her hand.

"What are you doing." Weng Mei Jia flushed even more, but didn't struggle.

"I watch you grow up. It's best to marry me. I will definitely protect you. Protect you for the rest of my life, so that you won't be wronged." Zhou Kai vowed.

"Smooth-tongued. Why didn't you know how to coax people like this before?" Weng Mei Jia's heart was rapidly beating. So she turned her face away and muttered.

"Before you were young." Zhou Kai replied. And he didn't understand it himself. After the New Year this year, he is twenty-one. So it's time to confirm a wife, right? Date first and slowly getting married. He must have something to mentally focus on.

Weng Mei Jia gave him an amused eye-roll.

The two strolled around again before going home. Zhou Kai drove old Weng Family back home. Then he went up to the apartment.

"Why do I feel something changed when you went out with Sister Mei Jia?" Zhou Gui Lai began to interrogate his eldest brother.

"What's different?" Zhou Xuan, who was also back at home, asked.

"I don't know. I sensed Sister Mei Jia didn't dare to look at us anymore. Her face was still red." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.

Lin Qing He didn't ask these questions. She just reminded: "Don't hurt Mei Jia's heart, otherwise I won't agree!"

After that, she went into the room to check on Zhou Qing Bai. He had a little too much drink with Father Weng tonight.

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